Friday, March 13, 2026
Hi All!
The Outlook Group is selling sticky buns made by Shady Mountain Market. The buns are approximately 8″ round yielding 7 individual pieces; cost is $8 each. Flavors are plain, nut, raisin, and nut raisin. Orders are due by Sunday, May 10 and pick up date is Thursday, May 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the lower social hall. Orders may be placed in the collection plate on Sunday mornings or by calling the church office at 610-966-3601 or emailing the office at ozuccoffice@ptd.net.
Reminder that One Great Hour of Sharing is collected during Lent. Offering envelopes are available at church. Dedication of this offering will be Palm Sunday, March 29, during worship.
March 15, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. – Sunday school
- 9:00 a.m. – Confirmation class; please bring your Bibles
- 10:15 a.m. – Worship
- Immediately following worship – Consistory meeting
- At 3:05 p.m., the LV Phantoms game begins for Faith Sunday at the PPL Center. To all who have tickets to attend… enjoy the game!
Committee Meeting and Group News
- Music and Worship / Christian Ed. will meet Monday, March 16, at 7:00 p.m.
- Consistory has decided to meet one Sunday every few months so no one has to drive at night and so others with extra evening commitments can attend these meetings. March 15 immediately following worship will be our Sunday meeting this month. No Consistory Tuesday March 17.
- FUN Group is sponsoring a hygiene kit preparation event to support Church World Service on Tuesday, March 17, at 1:00 p.m.
Special Events
- Our annual OZUCC Night at the Iron Pigs will be on Saturday May 23, with first pitch at 6:35PM.
- We will again be seated in the Picnic Pavilion and have the buffet dinner (included in price).
- This will be a fireworks show after the game.
- Tickets are still the same price at $28.00 per person.
- The signup required by Sunday March 29, and payment is due at time of signup.
- If you ordered corn pies and/or ham & cheese sandwiches, remember to pick them up on Thursday, March 19, between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m.
- Pinewood Derby is coming!
- Setup is on Friday, March 20, starting at 6:00 p.m.
- The event is on Saturday, March 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- This is a great fun event for all the kids in our Cub pack.
Other News
- Please see your bulletins and your upcoming newsletter for other great upcoming events in the life of our church. Always available is our website also for looking into coming events. Also, you can find us on Facebook too!
- Deadline to order Easter flowers is Sunday, March 15.
- The deadline to have your jewelry to the church for our fundraiser is April 12. See the February newsletter for more information.
- Our next Grief Care sessions have been announced.
- June 3 to July 29, 2026, Wednesdays from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the lower social hall.
- Invite your friends and family members who need some support after the death of a loved one.
- The program follows the same format and material as previous sessions. Many participants find that going through the program more than once brings additional healing.
- Free and open to all.
- More details available upon registration.
- Contact the church office or me for more information.
- We are still collecting all kinds of batteries and printer or ink cartridges to recycle at Staples. To date we have raised over $250 toward Staples purchases. I have small boxes at the front and ramp doors for your “contributions.” Or you can put bags of batteries and ink cartridges outside of my office. Thanks! Keep them coming. You are an awesome support of this interesting way to recycle and get credit at Staples for future purchases.
As always, we hold in prayer many of our members and friends who are walking through difficult seasons—facing grief, illness, loneliness, changes in living situations, and other challenges that weigh heavily on the heart. We also remember our brothers and sisters around the world who continue to recover from the devastation of war, oppression, and natural disasters.
At the same time, we give thanks for the many joys among us—birthdays and anniversaries, the gift of new life, healing and remission from illness, and countless other blessings that remind us of God’s goodness.
Peace to all,
Lori Esslinger
Part Time Pastor
Old Zionsville UCC
call or text: 610-393-3522
20260313